Ambila

Ambila is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ambila
Ambila
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°59′S 47°57′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total17,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateAf

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 37% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.


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